From the New Deal, a Way Out of a Mess

There are varied reports of how many subprime loans and possible foreclosures are speculators vs. people who live in the homes. While people look to the market to 'care' for families who live in these homes, to protect them from losing their homes, this article gives a real solution. Home Owners Loan Corporation (HOLC), established in 1933, was a New Deal program to help families who were at risk of losing their homes during and after the Great Depression. Surprisingly, all the loans were eventually paid back and the office was closed in 1951, after the last loan was pai off. It is a potentially realistic program that could help the families that may become homeless as a result of the current situation.

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How Would Jesus Vote?

Evangelical? Democrat? Politicians come out of the closet. And I, for one, appreciate it!

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Gaza humanitarian crisis worst in 40 years: report-Reuters

By Tim Large LONDON (Reuters) - Israel's blockade of the Gaza Strip has created the worst humanitarian crisis since the Israeli occupation began in 1967, aid and rights groups said on Thursday. Food shortages, crumbling health services and a water...

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Should customs search travelers' laptops?

Yet another step toward becoming a "Big Brother" state and negating the Constitution and our freedom.

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Evangelicals a Liberal Can Love

Bleeding-heart liberals could accomplish far more if they reached out to build common cause with bleeding-heart conservatives.

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Election 2008: Add Women, Change Everything?

Women are currently underrepresented in politics in all areas, but have demonstrated an ability to work with others from diverse viewpoints and backgrounds to come to a unified solution. They tend to include diverse viewpoints in decision making, have a broader conception of public policy, and offer new solutions for problems that men may be unaware of.

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Obama Offers Presidential Leadership Among the Ruins

Why we are ready for the audacity of hope! Who better to clean up after Bush than someone who actually respects the Constitution and does not disdain the checks and balances our country was founded upon, and is willing to work "across the aisle," rather than the "my-way-or-the-highway" approach of Bush.

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"Unlikely Allies"-Corporate Social Responsibility

Could gigantic profit-making corporations actually be convinced to change their practices? Why yes, they can! There's a growing movement of concerned shareholders and citizens challenged big businesses to change their practices on many fronts, one being environmental issues. Check it out...

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Ban wants U.N. sanctions for using child soldiers

A UN effort to reduce the use of child soldiers within a number of African countries!

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Michael Pollan: A Thoughtful, Simple Menu

Pollan, author of "In Defense of Food-An Eater's Manifesto," describes his philosophy of eating. His ideas are thought provoking, espeically this mantra: "Eat Food. Not Too Much. Mostly Plants." He loves food and thinks we all should, too. But he challenges us to enjoy what we eat and eat well.

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Mark Winne: The Long Road To End Hunger

Mark Winne, founder of Hartford Food System (www.hartfordfood.org), gives a peek at his new book (Closing the Food Gap: Resetting the Table in the Land of Plenty). His group seeks to influence policy and programs to end hunger, to ask, "why are people going hungry in this nation?" and to answer with practical solutions to end hunger.

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Portrait of Exploitation: The Real Face of Prostitution by Laura Coltier

This article (click on the title link), published in PRISM magazine portrays the disturbing realities of prostitution in the United States. While there certainly are women who choose to be prostitutes and choose to remain prostitutes, this article suggests that many women do not choose to be or remain prostitutes, and that it literally destroys them. This article is not for the faint of heart, but will potentially challenge some of your assumptions of prostitution in the US.

You may not read an article like this becuase you think either there is nothing for you to do or it's too disturbing, and you already know of enough terrible things in the world. If you are a Christian and believe prayer is important, then you will be able to pray with more knowledge of this situation. You could respond by writing to your representative or senator and let them know this concerns you. You could donate to one of the many organizations that is working to end human trafficking. You could talk about this issue with others and raise awareness so others will act as well. You could organize an event to raise awareness. If you have any other ideas, please post them here so others can be encouraged and inspired to act in whatever way they're able.

Peace.